How to Pronounce "drop in your tracks"
expression
DRAHP-in-yer-TRACKS
DROP-in-YAW-tracks
Definition
To collapse, become unconscious, or die very suddenly, often from exhaustion or illness, exactly where you are standing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹɑp/, /ˈdɹɔp/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtɹæks
British English
dɹˈɒp/ /ˈɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /tɹˈæks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRAHP-in-yer-TRACKS
UK
DROP-in-YAW-tracks
Listen in Context
He worked so hard that he almost dropped in his tracks.
If you don't rest, you might drop in your tracks.
After running the marathon, she almost dropped in her tracks.
I was so tired, I thought I would drop in my tracks before reaching the door.